Under The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) you have a general right of access to all types of ‘recorded’ information held by public authorities.

When you ask us for information under FOIA, we will:

Acknowledge your request within two working days

Provide you with the information you have asked within 20 working days of receiving your request

Provide you with advice and assistance to gain access to our information

Inform you of the exemption that applies if we are not releasing the information you want

Advise you how to appeal if you are not satisfied with our response.

Please note that in rare cases where we calculate that it will cost more than £450 (the ‘appropriate limit’ as per the Freedom of Information Act 2000) to collate and provide the information you have requested, we may decline to provide the information or issue a fees notice.